Hoda Kotb will make a fraction of Matt Lauer's salary as 'Today' anchor

Kotb is making just a fraction of what her predecessor made in the same role: Matt Lauer banked a massive $25 million salary in his "Today" show spot, while Kotb will take home $7 million, according to Page Six.

The still-impressive figure matches co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, and Kotb "isn't complaining the money." The insider notes that Lauer's salary reflected his lengthy 25 years on the show. However, having started at NBC in 1998, Kotb has been with the network for nearly as long.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: (L-R) Joel Schiffman, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Michael Feldman attend the 2018 Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Time)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb attend the 2018 Time 100 Gala at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 24, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 12: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb attend the 2018 The Hollywood Reporter's 35 Most Powerful People In Media at The Pool on April 12, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: (L to R) Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie embrace at the end of the show on the set of NBC's Today Show, November 29, 2017 in New York City. It was announced on Wednesday morning that long time Today Show host Matt Lauer had been fired for sexual misconduct. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: (L to R) Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb prepare for segment on the set of NBC's Today Show, November 29, 2017 in New York City. It was announced on Wednesday morning that long time Today Show host Matt Lauer had been fired for sexual misconduct. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: (L-R) Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Barry Manilow on stage for NBC's 'Today' at Rockefeller Plaza on April 20, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 06: Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie,Hoda Kotb are seen on the set of the today show on January 6, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

(FILES) This file photo taken on November 30, 2016 shows 'Today' show hosts (L-R) Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and Matt Lauer attending the 84th Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City.
NBC said Wednesday it has fired Lauer, a well-known morning news anchor, for what it described as inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISS (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: (L-R) TV personalities Willie Geist, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Tamron Hall and Matt Lauer attend the 54th New York Film Festival 'Jackie' screening on October 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 06: Hoda Kotb (L) and Savannah Guthrie attend The Hollywood Reporter's 2016 35 Most Powerful People in Media at Four Seasons Restaurant on April 6, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb attend the 2014 Billboard Women In Music Luncheon at Cipriani Wall Street on December 12, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 17: (L-R) Savannah Guthrie, Meredith Vieira and Hoda Kotb attend the 'LIVES with Meredith Vieira' Launch Party at Gramercy Park Hotel on September 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rommel Demano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie attend 'A White House Christmas: First Families Remember' Premiere Party at Tenjune on December 12, 2012 in New York, New York. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage)

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 12: Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Savannah Guthrie attend The Empire State Building in honor of the 60th Anniversary of 'Today' on January 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

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Even more puzzling, perhaps, is the massive pay gap between Kotb and Megyn Kelly. Kelly receives $20 million a year for hosting the 9 AM hour, while Kotb will be live on the air for three times the amount of time, from 7 to 9 and then again at 10.

Lauer was suddenly terminated from NBC in November 2017 as reports emerged about his alleged sexual behavior toward subordinate colleagues. At least ten women have come forward to detail their experiences with the ousted anchor.

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So happy for my dear friend @hodakotb !! Congratulations on being named the new Co Anchor of @TODAYshow !! Nobody does it better!!

Whaaaaaatttttttt! #SavannahHodaTODAY https://t.co/qX53MUHxcj

Congrats to the awesome and talented @hodakotb on her well-deserved new role as co-anchor of @TODAYshow. Love you Hoda! #SavannahHodaTODAY

A hearty #congratulations to @hodakotb officially our new @TODAYshow #cohost with @SavannahGuthrie… https://t.co/zFsflh7tzz